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Provides various services for the senior residents of Chemung County including, but not limited to, information and referral, nutrition programs, caregiver support services, health insurance information and counseling including long term care information, advocacy services, and transportation help. Offers various workshops and outreach programs.

Provides information regarding property taxes. Helps individuals determine if they may be eligible for a tax exemption program and processes applications. Accepts property tax payments.

Provides access to local public records. Fulfills Freedom of Information requests. Administers various state and local license permits. Serves as the Registrar of Vital Statistics and provides various services related to birth and death certificates, and marriage licenses. Issues dog licenses and provides dog control services.

Provides education and information on pesticide safety, hearing loss prevention and back care and heat stress to agricultural workers on farms and camps and to community residents.

Provides assistance enrolling eligible children, families and individuals in low or no-cost state health insurance plans including Medicaid and Child Health Plus. Assists in enrollment with small business health insurance. Additional help is provided navigating the health insurance marketplace for people not eligible for state health insurance options.

Provides assistance enrolling eligible individuals in Medicare, Medicaid, and long-term care applications for Aged, Blind and Disabled. Additional help is provided navigating the health insurance marketplace for people not eligible for state health insurance options.

Provides integrated, supportive housing for people with disabilities who are facing homelessness. Apartments are available for Medicaid recipients 55 and older who require assistance with activities of daily living; individuals who are 18 and older with eligibility for services through the NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD); and military veterans with disabilities. Staff is located on site who advocate for residents; connect them to services available in the community; provide independent living skills training, and facilitate social and recreational opportunities.

An ombudsman program, to help people overcome barriers to mental health and substance use disorder care. With support from the Office of Mental Health and the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services, CHAMP acts as a comprehensive resource for consumers, providers, and healthcare advocates. CHAMP provides education on individuals’ insurance rights and helps address some of the most common barriers to substance use disorder and mental health care, including insurance denials of mental health and substance use disorder treatment and improper prior authorizations.

Provides information regarding property taxes. Helps individuals determine if they may be eligible for a tax exemption program and processes applications. Accepts property tax payments.

The County Emergency Management Office coordinates all planning, preparedness, response and recovery efforts in the case of an emergency or disaster. They also administer various federal and state grants in the areas of emergency response.

Provides building code information as well as ensured local building codes are enforced including taking and investigating reports of violations. Issues building permits.

Offers subsidized rental apartments to low-moderate income individuals with a disability or to the elderly.

Provides free child passenger safety seat inspections. Also, provides child safety seats to income eligible families.

Offers a clothing closet to individuals in need. Clothing donations accepted.

Provides a helpline to answer questions dealing with lung cancer, asthma, allergies, emphysema, smoking cessation and environmental health. Center is staffed by Registered Nurses and Registered Respiratory Therapists with an expertise in all aspects of lung health.

Provides building code information as well as ensured local building codes are enforced including taking and investigating reports of violations. Issues building permits. Maintained by county Public Works Department.

Offers fishing, swimming, boating, hiking, camping or other recreational opportunities at various locations.

Library services vary by location but can include summer reading programs, public computers with internet access, free wireless connections, children and adult book clubs, story times, outreach services to elderly and local schools, copying and faxing services, and public meeting rooms.

Library services vary by location but can include summer reading programs, public computers with internet access, free wireless connections, children and adult book clubs, story times, outreach services to elderly and local schools, copying and faxing services, and public meeting rooms.

The County Jail houses inmates in secure facilities with specific rules governing visitation, mail and other security measures.

The State requires each county to provide legal counsel to indigent offenders, if the accused faces possible imprisonment, or is involved in a custody case before the Surrogate or Family Court.

Hears cases involving vandalism, disorderly conduct, public intoxication, traffic violations, and other defenses that happen within the village or town. Accepts payments for restitution or fines ordered through the court.

Provides information about how to keep children safe from lead poisoning where they live, learn, and play.

Provides temporary income for eligible workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own.

Provides comprehensive educational program in a private school to prepare students from grade six to grade twelve to meet graduation requirements as set by the state. Includes extracurricular activities that give students a wide range of opportunities to be involved in student life.